A metal trashcan brought into mri suite.The magnetic force pulled it from staffs hand and proceeded to hit mri unit.No patient injury.On (b)(6) 2020, staff member # (b)(6) brought a metal trash can into the mri suite.Based on the ferrous properties of the trashcan, the magnetic force of the mri unit pulled the can from the staffs hand.The trashcan hit the side of the mri unit and did not injure or affect the patient.The staff member did not self report and it was revealed to leadership four days after the event.A full investigation and review of the mri department was performed.All items reviewed for metallic properties and removed or labeled "not mri safe".The staff member was discipline and all members of the mri team at (b)(6) were updated on reporting expectations and their responsibility of the mri safety in their department.
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